The Bangladeshi Embassy in Pakistan has refused visas to Pakistani journalists who had applied to cover Pakistan’s Test series in Bangladesh. In a shocking development on Thursday, veteran journalists Asher Butt, Yousuf Anjum and Mian Asghar Salimi were handed visa snubs without any reason. A veteran of more than two decades, Asher Butt has reported high profile events like Cricket World Cup, Champions Trophy as well as Pakistan’s bilateral series from around the globe.
The refusal left him dumbfounded. The visas were first delayed due to which the journalists missed the first Test. Now with the second and last Test a day ahead, the passports of the journalists have been returned. The accreditation of these journalists was duly made by the PCB.
This is so embarrassing, heard that few journalists sent by Minister for Information and Broadcasting (firdous Ashiq Awan) just to watch the match, and this news indicates that they didn't get the visa for their reporting purposes…. disgusting
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